From a normal school of teachers in 1891 to joining the University of North Carolina system in 1971, ECSU is a place where the smartest minds from all over the country come together to discover, learn and cultivate the foundations of their future.

In ECSU's ten academic departments, we are educating some of the world's most brilliant minds. Our students are exposed to innovative research opportunities that extend their learning beyond textbooks and classrooms.

Life at ECSU provides a range of experiences that are invaluable to your academic and personal growth. Our students come from different places and backgrounds, but together they create a diverse, close-knit community that seeks to create a better world.

Be aware of what is going on around you at all times. If you suspect you are being
followed, indicate your suspicion by looking behind you. Change your direction or
vary your speed. Call University Police from your cell phone. Do not confront anyone
following you.

If confronted by someone trying to victimize you, try to obtain a good physical description
of the subject to give to the police.

Property Safety

Keep personal identification and credit cards to a minimum on your person.

Always secure your residence hall doors and windows. Do not prop doors open or leave
unlocked for any period of time.

Do not allow unauthorized persons to enter into residence halls behind you. Report
unauthorized visitors immediately to the residence hall officials and University Police.

Secure all valuables in the trunk of vehicles, not in the visible passenger area of
the vehicle.